60% of the American population is OBESE, while the population of the rest of the world obesity is a 10%. Why you ask? Well the food industry is not providing quality nutrition for Americans. The more package processed foods our families eat the greater the risk of obesity and its complications.We need options and a meaningful direction to improve the quality of our lives and nourish our children properly. We must start with ourselves and then we will be able to help the rest of the family as they take our lead. Be an example for the ones you care about and they will love you back and do what you do. Consider OPTAVIA Fueling system: take a look Dr. Genchi

We are constantly pressured by day to day life and some are good days others are not so good. The sum total of these stresses are dealt with on an emotional as well as physical level. We may develop insomnia, fatigue, lack of concentration, negative thoughts and mood all of which are stored as emotional events deep in the Amygdala, which is exquisitely sensitive to smell, in animals, less so in humans. If these emotions are stored in the limbic system, and the Amygdala is sensitive to odors and is a component of the Limbic system, it may be possible to gently, slowly release these negative emotions that are stored. That being said, can a therapy of 'Aromas' be of benefit to patients with anxiety and depression? I say nothing is impossible and the tract deep in the CNS connecting the, Olfactory and limbic systems leading to the Amygdala, a component of this system, may have a beneficial release of these negative emotions stored deep in this area of our Limbic system. The Amygdala has been thought of as a 'window' through which the Amygdala may orient or 'see' the place of the person in the world. Here we are directing our purpose to the nuclei in the Amygdala dedicated to providing us with reward and pleasure. This gentile non medical stimulation of the Amygdala and limbic system may promote the negative stored events and emotions are released and possibly over time be gone forever. So you ask, how do I promote such a release of negative stored emotions from my Amygdala? I suggest an olfactory route of high grade aromatic oils placed in small amounts under and just in each nare. These oils are available for you to apply / inhale 3-4 times a day. Some suggestions are blended for this aromatic purpose, Valor, Trauma Life, Transformation, and Tranquil are simple and available high quality therapeutic essential oils. Do not stop any medications your physician has recommended, please discuss all medications with your primary Doctor. I hope this helps, Best Regards, Dr.Genchi

For some, it is their perception the side effects of antidepressants are worse than the disease. That being said, they stop the medication,and treat with home remedies, often alcohol to excess. As a result the depression is amplified, families are damage by the depression and the alcohol ingestion of the depressed person. What non medicament is available??Root for DepressionPosted on Aug. 9, 2016, 6 a.m. in DepressionAlternative MedicineBotanical AgentsRhodiola rosea (roseroot) may have potential as a treatment option for major depressive disorder.

Roseroot - image from ShutterstockA common yet debilitating psychiatric condition, depression is a disorder for which many patients do not respond adequately to drug therapy. Jun J. Mao, from the University of Pennsylvania (Pennsylvania, USA), and colleagues completed a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, comparison trial of oral Rhodiola rosea (roseroot) extract versus conventional antidepressant for mild to moderate major depressive disorder. All of the study's 57 adult participants, were diagnosed with major depressive disorder as defined by the DSM IV. Subjects received 12 weeks of standardized R. rosea extract, a prescription drug (sertraline), or placebo. The researchers monitored changes in depression symptoms over time via standardized assessment scales. While the subjects taking the prescription drug were somewhat more likely to report improvement in their symptoms by week 12 of treatment (as compared to those taking R. rosea), the participants who took R. rosea had 1.4 times the odds of improvement without experiencing side effects (such as nausea and sexual dysfunction, experienced by the subjects taking the medication). Observing that: “Although [Rhodiola] rosea produced less antidepressant effect versus [medication], it also resulted in significantly fewer adverse events and was better tolerated,” the study authors submit that: “[Rhodiola] rosea … may possess a more favorable risk to benefit ratio for individuals with mild to moderate depression.”

There has been studies on ROSEROOT showing that has improved the quality of life of some depressed patients~~Take a look, Dr G

Woman sleeping - image from ShutterstockPeople tend to have repetitive negative thinking when they have bothersome pessimistic thoughts that seem to repeat in their minds. Previous studies have linked sleep problems with such repetitive negative thoughts, especially in cases where someone does not get enough sleep. Jacob A. Nota, from Binghamton University (New York, USA), and colleagues assessed 100 college-age adults to ascertain how much the students worry, ruminate or obsess about something – three measures by which repetitive negative thinking is gauged. The students were also asked whether they were more habitual morning or evening types, preferring to hold regular hours or to have a sleep-wake schedule that is more skewed towards later in the day. Observing that: “[Repetitive negative thinking] was associated with shorter sleep duration and delayed sleep timing. Individuals who endorsed a preference for later sleep and activity times also reported more [repetitive negative thinking],” the study authors submit that: “These findings suggest that [repetitive negative thinking] may be uniquely related to both sleep duration and timing. “View news source…

Now there are options~~ HCA is shown to reduce growth and even dissolve the stones in some cases. It work best with calcium Oxalate stones~~ take a lookResearchers have found evidence that a natural fruit extract is capable of dissolving calcium oxalate crystals, the most common component of human kidney stones. This finding could lead to the first advance in the treatment of calcium oxalate stones in 30 years.

Jeffrey Rimer, associate professor of chemical engineering at the University of Houston, was lead author of the study, published Aug. 8 in the online edition of Nature. The work offers the first evidence that the compound hydroxycitrate (HCA) is an effective inhibitor of calcium oxalate crystal growth that, under certain conditions, is actually able to dissolve these crystals. Researchers also explain how it works.

The findings are the result of a combination of experimental studies, computational studies and human studies, Rimer said.

Kidney stones are small, hard mineral deposits that form inside the kidneys, affecting up to 12 percent of men and seven percent of women. High blood pressure, diabetes and obesity can increase the risk, and the reported incidence is on the rise.

Preventive treatment has not changed much over the last three decades. Doctors tell patients who are at risk of developing stones to drink lots of water and avoid foods rich in oxalate, such as rhubarb, okra, spinach and almonds. They often recommend taking citrate (CA), in the form of potassium citrate, a supplement that can slow crystal growth, but some people are unable to tolerate the side effects.

The project grew out of preliminary work done by collaborator John Asplin, a nephrologist at Litholink Corporation, who suggested HCA as a possible treatment. HCA is chemically similar to CA and is also available as a dietary supplement.

"HCA shows promise as a potential therapy to prevent kidney stones," the researchers wrote. "HCA may be preferred as a therapy over CA (potassium citrate)."

In addition to Rimer and Asplin, authors on the paper include Giannis Mpourmpakis and his graduate student, Michael G. Taylor, of the University of Pittsburgh; Ignacio Granja of Litholink Corporation, and Jihae Chung, a UH graduate student working in Rimer's lab.

The head-to-head studies of CA and HCA determined that while both compounds inhibit the growth of calcium oxalate crystals, HCA was more potent and displayed unique qualities that are advantageous for the development of new therapies.

The team of researchers then used atomic force microscopy, or AFM, to study interactions between the crystals, CA and HCA under realistic growth conditions. According to Rimer, the technique allowed them to record crystal growth in real time with near-molecular resolution.

Chung noted that the AFM images recorded the crystal actually shrinking when exposed to specific concentrations of HCA. Rimer suspected the initial finding was an abnormality, as it is rare to see a crystal actually dissolve in highly supersaturated growth solutions. The most effective inhibitors reported in the literature simply stop the crystal from growing.

It turned out that Chung's initial finding was correct. Once they confirmed it is possible to dissolve crystals in supersaturated solutions, researchers then looked at reasons to explain why that happened.

Mpourmpakis and Taylor applied density functional theory (DFT) - a highly accurate computational method used to study the structure and properties of materials - to address how HCA and CA bind to calcium and to calcium oxalate crystals. They discovered HCA formed a stronger bond with crystal surfaces, inducing a strain that is seemingly relieved by the release of calcium and oxalate, leading to crystal dissolution.

HCA was also tested in human subjects, as seven people took the supplement for three days, allowing researchers to determine that HCA is excreted through urine, a requirement for the supplement to work as a treatment.

While Rimer said the research established the groundwork to design an effective drug, questions remain. Long-term safety, dosage and additional human trials are needed, he said.

"But our initial findings are very promising," he said. "If it works in vivo, similar to our trials in the laboratory, HCA has the potential to reduce the incidence rate of people with chronic kidney stone disease."

Study Links Therapeutic Nutrition With Reduced Mortality, Improved Health Outcomes Read this entire study on line, this is just a taste of how nutritional intervention improves health outcomes!The changes and improvements begin with the correction of the composition of our bowel flora. This is where the first step is CRITICALLY needed! More than 50% of heart disease, diabetes and strokes can be prevented with this first step.

Email me if you have questions on how to take your first step.All the best,Victor J Genchi DDS MD, 'DR G'click contact us above

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The NOURISH Clinical StudyA novel oral nutritional supplement reduced the risk of mortality by 50% through 90 days posthospital discharge1NOURISH Trial Makes a Pivotal Case for Oral Nutritional Supplements in Older (≥65 Years) Malnourished Patients1Malnutrition and the associated loss of lean body mass is a common but often undiagnosed problem. It affects many patients throughout the aging process, and it can lead to an increased risk of morbidity and mortality, as well as create significant economic burden.In one of the largest clinical studies of its kind, Ensure® Enlive®, with 20 grams high-quality protein plus HMB (ß-hydroxyß-methylbutyrate), taken BID (vs food plus placebo) reduced the risk of mortality by 50% through 90 days posthospital discharge in 652 malnourished cardiopulmonary patients 65 years or older.The study did not observe a significant effect for the primary composite endpoint of nonelective readmission or death at 90 days.

Thyroid Testing ~reevaluation is necessary: Did you know not all normal tests of the thyroid mean all is well with your metabolism? Stalled weight loss may be a Thyroid issue. Even if you are certain your thyroid function testing is normal, it may not be right for you and you may benefit with a simple change to move your TSH to 1 (one). Your primary care physician can help you do this. It has been proven most people feel better at a TSH of 1. If your over 35 you may noticed a metabolic change in your body. As we age the conversion of T4 to T3 does not happen consistently, leaving your metabolism with many low T3 levels, the active form of thyroid, resulting in a feeling of fatigue, poor concentration, irregualr bowel activity and inability to get to your healthy weight. You can start by taking your morning basal temperature each morning and record them,graft them if you wish. If your basal temperatures are consistently low you will benefit from biological thyroid, which has T3 in it available for use immediately. This helps those that are poor converters of T4 to T3. People over sixty begin to slow down in their ability to make this conversion. For many people the conversion slows at an earlier age.

Ketones, Cognitive function and Memory:

It is well known that ketones are strong supporters of our memory and cognitive function. That said, lets eat with the intent to provide ketones to our BRAIN and Muscle. The quality of life is enhanced by a state on mild ketosis.

Food avoidance is a major strategy to apply here combined with eating 100 healthy calories of protein, carbohydrate and fat every 3 (three) hours 5 times a day plus a Lean and green meal at dinner (your chioce of time) for a total of 6 meals a day. This will safely put you in a mild ketosis.

Gluten, GMO products, sugars, dairy and meat are to be eliminated and slowly reintroduced after the 5 & 1 meal substitution program has stabilized your weight and general health. As you know optimal health begins with being at your healthy weight.

I know these Functional Medicine suggestions will be helpful on your journey to Optimal health. Please contact me if you wish to discuss your situation further.

Our Brain and muscle love Ketones and function well on them. Did you know that medical science is developing a 'Ketone' product since Ketones have been shown to improve cognitive function and memory. So why not feed our bodies the Ketones it craves and needs?

Also, did you know not all normal thyroid tests mean all is well with your metabolism? Stalled weight loss may be a Thyroid issue. Even if you are certain your thyroid function testing is normal, it may not be right for you and you may benefit with a simple change to move your TSH to 1.0. Your primary care physician can help you do this. It has been proven most people feel better at a TSH of 1. If your over 35 you may noticed a metabolic change in your body. As we age the conversion of T4 to T3 does not happen consistently, leaving your metabolism with many low T3 levels, the active form of thyroid, resulting in a feeling of fatigue, poor concentration, irregular bowel activity and inability to get to your healthy weight. You can start by taking your morning basal temperature daily and record. it, graft them if you wish. If your basal temperatures are consistently low you will benefit from biological thyroid, which has T3 in it available for use immediately. This helps those that are poor converters of T4 to T3. People over sixty begin to slow down in their ability to make this conversion. For many people the conversion slows at an earlier age.

I know these Functional Medicine suggestions will be helpful on your journey to Optimal health. Please contact me if you wish to discuss your situation further.

We all have a family member or loved one that has had one of these medical issues or the complications. A rush to the hospital, worry, concern, tears, ICU, life support, and possible loss of life. Because we as masters of our fate, do not engage fully in the knowledge that is available about these areas of disease, people will die. 80% of them could have been saved if they had engaged in the life style changes that we know to be effective. Stop smoking, eat healthy, mostly plant based nutrition, avoid, dairy, meat, sugar, gluten, and in some cases eggs and stay active with a reasonable fitness program. All health starts with being your proper weight. So please take 5 minutes to watch the video Dr. David Katz MD has made in which he clearly defines the fact that we cannot pay the medical bill as a nation when we reach 100 million diabetics in the USA. www.rightweightnow.tsfl.com click this site after you watch Dr Katz video. DrG

​Alzheimer, MEMORY, PTSD, Insomnia, Learning Difficulties~ Ketones and Magnesium may Help, slow progression, improve cognition, and all phases of memory~take a look It is well known that ketones are strong supporters of our memory and cognitive function. That said, lets eat with the intent to provide ketones to our BRAIN and Muscle. The quality of life is enhanced by a state on mild ketosis. Thus, Food avoidance is a major strategy to apply here combined with eating 100 healthy calories of protein, carbohydrate and fat every 3 (three) hours 5 times a day plus a Lean and green meal at dinner (your chioce of time) for a total of 6 meals a day. This will safely put you in a mild ketosis. Gluten, GMO products, sugars, dairy and meat are to be eliminated and slowly reintroduced after the 5 & 1 meal substitution program has stabilized your weight and general health. As you know optimal health begins with being at your healthy weight. ​To bring you to a decision point concerning an issue you may be struggling with, a parent or loved one with functional decline, Alzheimer, PTSD, Insomnia, learning difficulties. The brief video on the left will possibly explain an option you were not aware of and you can share this information about Optimag Neuro's nutritional benefits in these critical areas. For any other questions and concerns just contact me. To obtain OptiMag Neuro see the information under recent news below.Alll the best,Victor J. Genchi, DDS MD Consultant Functional Medicine and Health Coach http://victorjgenchi.123look.comRecent News OPTIMAG NEURO (tm)Patented Magnesium for the Brain* The only form of Magnesium proven in animal studies to cross the blood brain barrier, Boosting the brains magnesium level is vital to healthy cognition, which includes long and short term memory, learning, stress management, and sleep.DR. GENCHI, take a look~~ www. xymogen.com SubscribeEmail * THANKS DR. GENCHISubmit

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​As a practicing Internal medicine physician, the trends that patients have chosen indicate the desire for Natural healthcare options is at the top of their list.It has always been a passion of mine to use 'common sense' lifestyle improvements as a first step on the path to Optimum health. That being said I will dedicate as much of the blog and pages of this sit to pointing out suggestions as we step along the path to OPTIMAL HEALTH together. All the best,​Dr G

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